The JHS Pedals JHS Coyote is a JHS Pedals fuzz pedal. Close alternatives include the JAM Pedals Octaurus and the JAM Pedals Eureka! Fuzz v2. It pairs well with the Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
JHS Pedals JHS Coyote
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Coyote is a boutique octave fuzz pedal from JHS Pedals combining classic upper-octave fuzz character with aggressive distortion in a compact format. It produces a thick, harmonically saturated fuzz with pronounced upper-octave shimmer, most effective when played in the higher fret positions with single-coil guitars. The upper-octave effect is analog, adding a pitch-doubling shimmer to sustained notes that suits psychedelic rock, experimental, and classic rock contexts where extreme fuzz textures are desired. JHS designed the Coyote as an expressive fuzz for players who want dramatic upper-register color and heavy sustain without digital processing. The circuit responds to guitar volume and pickup selection, allowing some cleanup by reducing guitar output, though the fuzz character remains predominant across most settings.
- shimmer
- octave
- analog
- aggressive
- psychedelic
- thick
- experimental
- muddy
Genres the JHS Pedals JHS Coyote is commonly used in
- Rock
- Experimental
- Classic Rock
- Psychedelic Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS Pedals JHS Coyote
Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio
Laney
25% matchLaney Ironheart IRT-Studio leans full right where the thin tone needs it
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
25% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Laney LV300T 120W 2x12 Combo
Laney
tonal matchLaney LV300T 120W 2x12 Combo's full balances out the thin tone
Mojotone Lite Classic Style 2x12 Extension Cabinet
Mojotone
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Mojotone Lite Classic Style 2x12 Extension Cabinet answers back full
Blackstar St. James 100h,
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar St. James 100h, after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
Gibson EH-185
Gibson
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Gibson EH-185 answers back full
Bogner Barcelona
Bogner
tonal matchBogner Barcelona leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Blackstar St. James 50 Jared James Nichols Head
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar St. James 50 Jared James Nichols Head leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the JHS Pedals JHS Coyote
Catalinbread Elements Distortion
Catalinbread
28% matchCatalinbread Elements Distortion leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Zevex Zvex Distortron
Zevex
25% matchZevex Zvex Distortron leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
20% matchKeep Walrus Audio Fable after JHS Pedals JHS Coyote in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals JHS Coyote's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
ThorpyFX The fat general
ThorpyFX
19% matchThorpyFX The fat general's own warm character is the real reason this is worth trying
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
14% matchMXR ZW90 Wylde Phase's modulated voice goes after JHS Pedals JHS Coyote in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS Pedals JHS Coyote's own shimmer character
Suhr Dark Discovery Analog Delay
Suhr
11% matchKeep Suhr Dark Discovery Analog Delay after JHS Pedals JHS Coyote in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals JHS Coyote's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Signature Architects
Fortin Amplification
tonal matchFortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Signature Architects's own voicing points at a high-gain amp's front end, and JHS Pedals JHS Coyote delivers it
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchInto JHS Pedals JHS Coyote, Friedman Buxom Boost is right at home: it's built around a high-gain amp's front end
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
JAM Pedals Octaurus
Jam Pedals
73% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, single_coils, 8_impedance
JAM Pedals Eureka! Fuzz v2
Jam Pedals
71% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, 8_impedance, one_octave
Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: single_coils, mix, thickness
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
70% similarityShared character: one_octave, signal_chain, aggressive_playing
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
70% similarityShared character: one_octave, aggressive_playing, mix
Beetronics Swarm Shop Aqua Flames
Beetronics
69% similarityShared character: tonal_possibilities, experimental_playing, circuit
Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
69% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, aggressive_playing, thickness
Bixonic Expandora
Bixonic
69% similarityShared character: single_coils, thickness, distortion
DOD Carcosa
Dod
69% similarityShared character: circuit, aggressive_playing, mix
Beetronics Octahive V2
Beetronics
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, one_octave, mix
Beetronics Vezzpa
Beetronics
68% similarityShared character: single_coils, one_octave, circuit
Catalinbread Octapussy
Catalinbread
67% similarityShared character: two_octave_down_effect, one_octave, circuit
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Pedals JHS Coyote?+
The closest matches in character are the JAM Pedals Octaurus, the JAM Pedals Eureka! Fuzz v2, the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer.
What pairs well with the JHS Pedals JHS Coyote?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Laney LV300T 120W 2x12 Combo — Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio leans full right where the thin tone needs it.